Overview
- At a news conference in Islamabad, the foreign minister said media reports claiming Pakistan would send about 3,500 troops to Gaza remain unconfirmed.
- He stated that no final decision has been made on any deployment and stressed Pakistan cannot take part in warfighting.
- Dar said Pakistan could contribute under United Nations supervision for peacekeeping, social support, or humanitarian assistance.
- He explicitly ruled out tasks such as disarming Hamas, seizing weapons, or destroying tunnels.
- The minister said there is clear consensus and full alignment between civilian and military leadership on this position.